Everyday Beans Podcast - Mostly About Coffee and Other Stuff

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I dive deep into why context matters more than anything when it comes to coffee equipment recommendations and brewing methods. Throughout this episode, I share my personal coffee journey as a pour-over enthusiast, occasional espresso puller, and coffee roaster who's tried just about every brewing method out there. I break down my honest opinions on the Kase Six grinder, discuss why I'm not sold on light roasts, and explain why medium roasts hit that perfect sweet spot for me. I also reveal my surprising take on dark roasted African coffees that might change how you think about darker roasts entirely.
By listening to this episode, you'll learn how to make better-informed decisions about coffee gear purchases by understanding the reviewer's context and brewing preferences. You'll also discover why your grinder matters more than your brewing equipment, gain insight into how different roast levels affect flavor profiles, and learn to trust your own coffee preferences instead of chasing trends. Whether you're a French press loyalist or a pour-over perfectionist, this episode will help you cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters for your coffee journey.
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In this episode, I break down my approach to the year-long coffee mastery challenge by returning to the fundamentals: coffee, water, and the brewer. I share how I initially felt overwhelmed by the scope of this project, but simplified everything by focusing on these three core elements—with the grinder occupying its own special category between coffee and brewing equipment.
I explain why I believe water will be the most rewarding variable to explore, discussing my plans to experiment with PPM levels, Third Wave Water mixed with spring water, and even alkalinity water. I also dive into my thoughts on grinders (yes, I have seven of them), brewers, paper filters, and accessories like boosters and metal filters. Throughout the episode, I emphasize that this challenge is about understanding why we like what we like and learning to trust our own palates rather than chasing endless gear upgrades. You'll learn how to simplify your own coffee brewing by focusing on the variables that truly matter, develop a systematic approach to analyzing coffee, and discover why the coffee itself—not the equipment—should be the star of your brewing journey.
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In this episode, I get brutally honest about something I've been reluctant to admit: gear matters, and I love it. After spending this year going deep into the rabbit hole of coffee equipment—buying almost everything in sight, including things I told myself I'd never purchase—I'm ready to have a real conversation about the coffee gear journey. I talk about my collection of brewers, my EK43 grinder, and how the excitement of new gear sometimes overshadows the beans themselves, even though I roast my own coffee and have access to whatever I want.
But here's the thing: while I confess my gear obsession, I also share the realization that most equipment produces fundamentally similar results. Yes, there are variations in sweetness, acidity, and certain aspects of the coffee, but for the most part, a good cup is a good cup regardless of whether you're using your trusty Hario V60 or the latest variation. I challenge both myself and you to appreciate what you already have, because you have enough tools in your toolbox to reach the promised land of understanding and enjoying your coffee. By the end of this episode, you'll understand why I'm planning to use just one brewer for an entire month, and why sometimes the simplest approach leads to the deepest appreciation.
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I recently completed a two-week odyssey with the Deep 27 flower dripper from Kafek, brewing nearly 30 cups of coffee to truly understand what this unique brewer brings to the table. I've called it a "selfish brewer" before, but in the best possible way - it keeps giving exceptional results while staying completely out of your way. What shocked me most about this compact dripper is how it truly excels at small batch brewing, allowing you to make quality coffee with as little as 5 grams of grounds, something that's challenging with traditional pour-over methods.
I discovered that this brewer's real superpower lies in its ability to help you dial in expensive coffees quickly and conservatively. Instead of burning through 20-gram doses while experimenting with variables, I could achieve the same calibration process using just 5-gram shots, stretching precious specialty coffee bags much further. The concentrated brewing chamber ensures excellent saturation, and the fast filters deliver clean, full-bodied cups that rival larger brewing methods. By listening to this episode, you'll learn why small-batch brewing might revolutionize your coffee routine and discover whether this $30 specialty dripper deserves a place in your brewing arsenal.
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I took a deep dive into the Hario V60 Mugen dripper after using it for a couple of months, and I have to be honest with you—I don't think you need it. In this episode, I share my side-by-side testing results comparing the Mugen to the original Hario V60 and the Origami dripper. I walked through multiple brewing rounds using identical variables and discovered something interesting: the Mugen extracted slightly more coffee than the Origami but less than the original V60. The main difference comes down to the Mugen's unique design with zero internal ridges, which creates a slower flow rate compared to both the V60 and Origami's pronounced rib structures.
By listening to this episode, you'll learn why the Hario V60 Mugen isn't the game-changer it appears to be and how you can achieve the same results with equipment you probably already own. I'll share specific brewing techniques, including how going four to five clicks finer on your grinder can unlock better extraction with single-pour methods. More importantly, I discuss how this brewer pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me discover new brewing approaches that work just as well on the classic V60. If you're considering adding another dripper to your collection or wondering whether expensive gear actually improves your coffee, this episode will help you make an informed decision and save your money for what really matters—great coffee and filters.
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